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Mild tomato & bean eggs
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Mild tomato & bean eggs

One warm pan for everyone. Tinned tomatoes and beans keep things simple, and the eggs cook right in the mild sauce.

Hands-on
15 min
Total time
35 min
Base recipe
4 servings
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Protein · Iron · Fibre

Why it works for children & what’s in it ↓

Times are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.

Step by step

Here’s how.

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Keep it simple today.

Open the tin and rinse the beans; no soaking needed. Parsley is an extra, not a must. Bread goes well alongside; check its allergens too.

What you can prepare ahead

Cook just the tomato-and-bean sauce the day before. Cool promptly and refrigerate within 2 hours at 5 °C or below. Heat thoroughly the next day, then add the eggs and cook them fully.

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If there is room for it today

Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.

Your child can rinse the beans in the sieve and pick the parsley leaves. Cracking eggs and handling the hot pan are jobs for adults.

It does not have to be a family cooking project. It is fine to do it yourself today.

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Why it works for children.

Mild tomato sauce and fully cooked egg offer familiar flavours. Beans can be squashed for younger eaters, and the egg and sauce can stay separate.

The nutrients in these ingredients.

Protein
Here, from: Eggs and white beans

A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.

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Iron
Here, from: White beans

The body needs iron to carry oxygen in the blood.

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Fibre
Here, from: White beans and vegetables

Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.

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These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.

Make it yours.

No peppers? Finely grated carrot also works in the sauce. For a completely smooth sauce, cook the tomatoes and vegetables until soft and blend before adding the beans and eggs.

Feeling a little unsure?

The egg and a little sauce can sit separately on the plate. Start with a small amount of beans. Some familiar bread alongside can help make the meal approachable.

Keeping leftovers

Cool untouched leftovers promptly in shallow containers, then cover and refrigerate at 5 °C or below within 2 hours. Eat within 24 hours; reheat only once, reaching at least 70 °C throughout for 2 minutes.

For younger eaters

Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.

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Our approach & sources

These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.

Our general guidance draws on the recommendations below. These organisations have not reviewed or endorsed the individual recipes. Recipe development and editing: Pureli. Images are AI-generated serving suggestions.

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